The 27th annual Gourmet Sampler — the food and beverage-sampling event offering a fun afternoon serving what local establishments offer — benefits the Manteca Historical Museum. 

It takes place Sunday, March 10, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Manteca Senior Center, 295 Cherry Lane.   There will be nearly 30 local food and beverage vendors for this tasting.  There is also a big raffle-prize drawing, and a door prize drawing.   

The museum gift shop booth on hand.  There will also be live music by Rich Benavides and Friends. Advance tickets are on sale at $20 for adults and $10 for kids under 12.  Tickets at the door will be $5 higher.

  Advance ticket outlets are:  the Manteca Museum, at 600 W. Yosemite, Tipton’s Stationary & Gifts, at 169 W. Yosemite , the Senior Center, at 295 Cherry Lane, and Guido’s Pizza, at 1192 W. Louise, all in Manteca.  Or, please call ticket chair, Phyllis Abram at (209)239-0744 to make arrangements for tickets!  Tickets can also be purchased from board members listed in the monthly museum newsletter. 

All proceeds benefit the Manteca Museum.